Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
Review Article
WANT Model: The Need-Centered Care and Management Model for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Author(s): Jing Jy Wang*, Chi Jane Wang, Ling Hui Chang and Yueh Ying Yang
Aims: A discussion of a newly developed need-centered care and management model for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and its practice protocol.
Background: A simple and memorable care and management model for BPSD is needed to guide careproviders especially those working in long-term care facilities.
Design: The model named “WANT” model is the abbreviation of Watch-Assess-Need intervention-Think. Watch- to pay attention to the frequency and status of behaviors of resident with dementia; Assess- to assess relevant background and proximal factors for such behaviors and deduce the needs behind; Need interventionto implement care measures according to residents’ needs; Think- to reflect on and share mutual experiences with peers. The expert validity of final version of the WANT.. View More»
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